Child Health Information Services - North East and Yorkshire and Cumbria

NHS England is orchestrating a significant procurement process aiming to appoint a provider for Child Health Information Services (CHIS) across the North East, Yorkshire, and Cumbria regions. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period scheduled to end on 20 April 2026, and an estimated award period concluding by 1 September 2026. The total contract value is anticipated to be approximately £52 million, with the main procurement category being services in the health sector.

This process is being managed via an open procedure, allowing interested parties to access procurement documents through the designated e-tendering portal, Atamis. Key geographical locations targeted by this tender include regions UKC (North East), UKD1 (Cumbria), and UKE (Yorkshire), with child health record management being central to the service offering. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those specialising in clinical information systems and child health records.

Companies with a solid track record in managing comprehensive health data systems would find themselves well-positioned to compete. The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit is overseeing the tender process, and suppliers who successfully secure the contract may look forward to a five-year term with potential extensions, contingent on service performance. Engaging in this contract could stimulate business growth, enhance industry reputation, and enable new service innovations within the targeted regions.